Pam Durr
Assistant Professor
Education
Doctoral Candidate, Ph.D. in Health Sciences (ABD) Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
T.D.P.T., Physical Therapy St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA
B.S., °®¶¹´«Ã½ÊÓƵ, Peoria, IL Physical Therapy
A.A.S., Illinois Central College, East Peoria, IL
Biography
I am a °®¶¹´«Ã½ÊÓƵ graduate (’94) and worked for OSF in Bloomington and Peoria until 2017. In 2008 I completed my transitional DPT degree at St Ambrose University and began teaching at BU in 2015. In 2016 I began working towards my PhD at NIU. Currently I am in my dissertation phase.
Teaching
Fall: PT 630, PT 655, PT 716, PT 730, PT 740, PT 816, PT 830. Assisting in PT 820
Scholarship
Pratt, B.L. Presenter & Author), Latva, K. (Presenter & Author), Peterson, M. L. (Author Only), Durr, P., A. (Presenter & Author), S. (Presenter & Author), Pro Bono Network Conference 2020, “Our story of growth: The ties between our pro bono clinic and our academic/clinical education curriculum.,” The Pro Bono Network, virtual.November 2020
Durr, P.D, Peterson, M., Kuhl, E., Hoecker, B., Ricketts, A., & Salim, J. Effects of Gum Chewing on balance and gait in persons with Parkinson’s Disease.IPTA/WPTA Revitalize Conference April 2020.
Durr, P.D, Peterson, M., Kuhl, E., Hoecker, B., Ricketts, A., & Salim, J. Effects of Gum Chewing on balance and gait in persons with Parkinson’s Disease. IPTA District MeetingOctober 2019
Service
- Rock Steady Boxing Boxing Coach for Persons with Parkinson’s Disease2018-current
- Dominican Republic Physical Therapy tripSolid Rock MinistriesJune 2017
- Screening for musculoskeletal dysfunction with DPT Students Goodwill’s Stand Down Veteran’s Event Fall 2017
- Concussion Screening Illinois Neurological Institute Fall 2016
- Dominican Republic Physical Therapy trip Solid Rock Ministries June 2016
- Guardian for Korean War Navy Veteran on Honor Flight of Greater Dubuque, IA 2013
- Advocate for Operation Christmas Child 2012-Present
- Co-Chair of annual Father-Daughter Dance (2000-current)
- Director of Community Garden (2014-current)
- Cook for midweek meals (2010-2014)
- Chaperone on youth events (2010-2014)
- Living Waters Church2010-Present
- University-wide
- 2022-current Advisor for °®¶¹´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Wellness Club
- Appointed 2021 Competitive Assessment Team/University Strategic Planning Work Group
- Appointed 2018 Technology and Special Emphasis EHS committee
- April 2017Judge for Student Scholarship ExpoSchool
- Appointed 2021-currentCollege EHS College Election Committee Committee/Task Force Member Department
- 2021Tenure Track Search Chair2019Tenure Track Search Committee
- 2015-presentAdmissions Committee
- Spring 2016-presentStudent Academic Progress Committee (formally called Student Non-academic and Academic Progress)
- 2017 Tenure Track search
Licensures & Certifications
Physical Therapy License State of Illinois
Certifications: Rock Steady Boxing Coach 2018, CPR